Riccarton High School Riccarton High School

Level 3 Hospitality

3TEH
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Schwass.

Recommended Prior Learning

Level 2 Hospitality, the achievement of US 167 Food Safety and the availability for catering expectations is a pre-requisite.


2023 Level 3 Hospitality field trip to Ohoka Farmers Market

This course is a comprehensive culinary journey. Cooking knowledge and skills are developed by the wide range of recipes created and the catering opportunities offered. Manaakitanga is continually modelled and is the backbone of this course. Visits to industry sites are essential to expand students knowledge and to experience real-life working environments.

Content/Skills include nutrition in commercial kitchens, comprehensive food safety and culinary product knowledge

It is expected that you are will be available for catering opportunities that are outside of school hours - Student Achievement days, Speech competitions, Colab dinner, charity events etc. This is a huge component of this course and one where you will gain a great deal of experience in the Hospitality sector.

Not a UE approved subject.



Learning Areas:

Food and Fabric, Hangarau - Technology


Career Pathways

Deckhand, Waiter/Waitress, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Kitchenhand, Chef, Hotel Porter, Cook, Maitre d’Hotel, Bartender, Hotel/Motel Manager, Cafe Worker, Health and Safety Adviser


Approximate Costs and Equipment/Stationery

Cost $200 for take home food prepared in class